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    Mica Ricketts

    Mica Ricketts

    Freelance Beauty Editor and Contributor

    Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Marie Claire. She has written for titles including Refinery29 and Who What Wear UK, and also works with beauty brands on content messaging and marketing copy. She was previously Who What Wear UK's beauty editor. As someone that has tried basically every acne product on the market, she has a particular passion for debunking skincare myths and finding products that work. Plus, with two small children at home she is all about time-saving beauty routines that boost glow and disguise dark circles.

    Latest articles by Mica Ricketts

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      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
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      Expert-approved hairbands that keep breakage at bay

      By Mica Ricketts

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      A timeless shade that's surprisingly versatile

      By Mica Ricketts

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      Iconic scents with appealing price tags

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      For healthy, soft and defined curls

      By Mica Ricketts

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